An input module for use with an electronic device (for example, a PDA) is provided. The input module includes an adapter and an input device. The adapter includes an adjustment mechanism, and the input device includes a connection portion and a main body. When the input device is connected with the adapter, the adjustment mechanism allows the connection portion in a specific position and coupling with the electronic device electrically.
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1. An input module for use with an electronic device, comprising: a first adapter having a first adjustment mechanism; and an input device having a connection portion, a main body, and a plurality of buttons for a user to input data to the electronic device, the connection portion being movable relatively to the main body, wherein, when the input device is connected with the first adapter, the first adjustment mechanism allows the connection portion to be at a first position to couple with the electronic device electrically.
2. The input module according to claim 1 , wherein the connection portion includes a first inclined plane.
3. The input module according to claim 2 , wherein the first adjustment mechanism includes a second inclined plane, and the first inclined plane contacts with the second inclined plane during the connection portion moving to the first position.
4. The input module according to claim 1 , wherein the first adjustment mechanism includes a protrusion.
5. The input module according to claim 1 , wherein the input device includes a resilient component connected with the connection portion, and the resilient component selectively provides a resilient force to the connection portion.
6. The input module according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is a personal digital assistant (PDA).
7. The input module according to claim 1 , wherein the first adapter defines a space; and when the input nodule couples with the electronic device electrically, the space accommodates part of the electronic device.
8. An input module for use with an electronic device, comprising: a first adapter having a first adjustment mechanism; a second adapter having a second adjustment mechanism; and an input device having a connection portion, a main body, and a plurality of buttons for a user to input data to the electronic device, the connection portion being movable relatively to the main body, wherein, when the input device is connected with the first adapter, the first adjustment mechanism allows the connection portion to be at a first position to couple with the electronic device electrically; and when the input device is connected with the second adapter, the second adjustment mechanism allows the connection portion to be at a second position to couple with the electronic device electrically.
9. The input module according to claim 8 , wherein the connection portion includes a first inclined plane.
10. The input module according to claim 9 , wherein the first adjustment mechanism includes a second inclined plane, and the first inclined plane contacts with the second inclined plane when the connection portion is moved to the first position.
11. The input module according to claim 9 , wherein the second adjustment mechanism includes a third inclined plane, and the first inclined plane contacts with the third inclined plane when the connection portion is moved to the second position.
12. The input module according to claim 8 , wherein the first adjustment mechanism includes a protrusion.
13. The input module according to claim 8 , wherein the second adjustment mechanism includes a protrusion.
14. The input module according to claim 8 , wherein the input device includes a resilient component connected with the connection portion, and the resilient component selectively provides a resilient force to the connection portion.
15. The input module according to claim 8 , wherein the electronic device is a personal digital assistant (PDA).
16. The input module according to claim 8 , wherein the first adapter defines a space; and when the input nodule couples with the electronic device electrically, the space accommodates part of the electronic device.
17. The input module according to claim 8 , wherein the second adapter defines a space; and when the input nodule couples with the electronic device electrically, the space accommodates part of the electronic device.
18. An input module for use with a personal digital assistant (PDA), comprising: a first adapter having a first adjustment mechanism; and an input device having a connection portion and a main body, the connection portion being movable relatively to the main body, wherein, when the input device is connected with the first adapter, the first adjustment mechanism allows the connection portion to be at a first position to couple with the personal digital assistant electrically.
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August 19, 2005
October 14, 2008
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